The first printed mention of bagels. . . is to be found in the Community Regulations of Kracow, … - Leo Rosten

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Once you’ve accepted your flaws, no one can use them against you.

Leo Rosten

The first printed mention of bagels. . . is to be found in the Community Regulations of Kracow, Poland, for the year 1610 which stated that bagels would be given as a gift to any woman in childbirth.

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